CM Yogi Lands in Balrampur to Unveil ₹804-Crore Development Projects, Halts Overnight at Devipatan Temple

Marking a major infrastructure push for the Terai belt of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Balrampur on Saturday afternoon to commence an action-packed two-day official visit. The high-profile tour is anchored by the rollout of multiple public welfare and civil infrastructure schemes totaling approximately ₹804 crore. Aimed at accelerating regional road connectivity, civic amenities, and local development works across both the Balrampur Sadar and Utraula assembly constituencies, this massive capital infusion sets a progressive development trajectory for the border district ahead of the festive season.

High-Voltage Launch in Shriduttganj: Projects Worth ₹804 Crore Unveiled

The administrative centerpiece of the visit kicked off in the Shriduttganj development block with extensive foundation-laying and dedication ceremonies:

• Official Arrival at Bilaria Village: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s state chopper touched down at the newly constructed Bilaria helipad at 3:10 PM, after which he proceeded directly to the main public event pavilion by 3:15 PM.

• Dual Assembly Focus: The infrastructure package encompasses public works, drinking water schemes, rural connectivity corridors, and urban utility upgrades spanning both the Utraula and Balrampur Sadar legislative segments.

• Strict Administrative Protocols: Balrampur District Magistrate Vipin Kumar Jain and Superintendent of Police Martand Prakash Singh deployed comprehensive multi-layered security cordons and crowd-management plans across the venue perimeter.

Detailed Schedule: Transit from Shriduttganj to Tulsipur Helipad

Following the formal foundation stone-laying and public address in Shriduttganj, the Chief Minister transitioned smoothly along his scheduled travel itinerary:

• Departure from Bilaria: The Chief Minister wrapped up the launch event and departed the venue by road at 4:15 PM to reach the Bilaria helipad.

• Aviation Route to Tulsipur: Boarding the state helicopter at 4:20 PM, he took off for Tulsipur, landing at the Maa Pateshwari Senior Secondary School helipad grounds at 4:35 PM.

• Motorcade to Shrine: Concluding the aerial transit, his convoy proceeded by road to enter the historic Maa Pateshwari Devipatan Temple complex at 4:40 PM.

Overnight Stay at Devipatan Temple & Sunday Kanya Pujan Program

The visit also carries deep spiritual resonance, linking governmental duties with traditional Shakti worship at one of the foremost 51 Shaktipeeths:

• Night Stay in Holy Precincts: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is observing his overnight stay directly within the consecrated premises of the Maa Pateshwari Devipatan Temple in Tulsipur.

• Special Kanya Pujan Ceremony: On the morning of Sunday, October 11, the Chief Minister will preside over the ceremonial Girl Child Honor Program (Kanya Pujan / Kanya Samman Samaroh) from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM inside the temple sanctum.

• Blessings on the Eve of Navratri: Aligning his itinerary with the dawn of Sharadiya Navratri, the Chief Minister’s visit underscores the preservation of cultural heritage and holistic empowerment of the girl child across Uttar Pradesh.